@@brandonford8092wrong they are driven by passion, passion makes you loose money so what if they balance out between salary and passion? It's a win win situation
I said this before... YOU and RK inspired a 55 yr old guy (me) to break a 10+ year burn out span of my life... to get back in the game of hotrods when i thought 25 yrs of it had passed me by. Thank you David frieburger
I usedtowatchyou on roadkill as a14 year old boy, now im 23 and i race at my local racetrack and can say you had an influence. What you do does a lot for the motorsport community @@TheDavidFreiburger
Freiburger, losing Rabbit recently made me re-evaluate who the great automotive story tellers of our time are. Have watched you with this car for so many years, especially the live swap, and just want to say thanks for all you have done for car communities.
I got a bit emotional while watching this video. Much of my life has paralleled the Crusher Camaro's. I had a '68 that went through many changes over the years. Small blocks, big blocks, blowers, nitrous, 15s, 17s, etc. It's probably my favorite car I've ever owned. My Camaro was more of a good friend than a car. Thank you for the fantastic memories!
@TheDavidFreiburger Yep, about 20 years ago. It was the first car I ever drag raced (11.47@121). I drove it from my home in Ohio to Key West while on vacation... two separate times. In its final iteration, it had a 454, 700R4, 17-inch Hopsters, Hotchkis springs, and Addco sway bars. It was my attempt at Pro Touring. I bought it back once, but it went away permanently a while after that. I've moved on, but I sure did love that car. I even drove it to my grandpa's funeral years ago. He had challenged me to a race against his Mercury 2 days before he passed. I'd love to find another one, but they seem borderline unobtainable these days. The Crusher Camaro touched me. I remember discussing it with my friends, cussing about Cash For Clunkers and how awesome it was that you saved one. From 3,000 miles away, you changed our lives. I'm not sure why I let my '68 get away. I guess I was bored with it at the time. It also helped fund a Pro Street Stingray I was building. That one is gone, too.
I'm not from California but I remember when all this BS was going on in California. All through the 90s and into the early 2000s nobody wanted these cars except broke young guys. I bought my running driving 71 Nova 350/4 speed for 500 in 95.
I was working at a grocery store in high school at the time. I would read the car magazines on my breaks. I remember following the story of the Crusher Camaro from the beginning.
Knocked another video out of the park. My wife appreciates my hobby (obsession) but doesn’t delve too deeply. She was working in an adjoining room and ended up coming in to watch the majority of this video. Afterwards I asked her about it and she said that your passion and depth of detail reminded her of listening to me talk about the seemingly endless versions of our Mustang. Please keep em coming.
Dude, I followed this in Jr high-school. Used to go to the library instead of study hall and read the magazines. So cool to relive the memories and even cooler to see the car run and drive on my tv!!
This was the first issue of HR Mag that I ever read as a 12 year old kid. The Crusher Camaro has always been one of my favorite series of articles - it held me in rapture, and inspired me as a teen - it's so awesome to have been able to follow it throughout the years.
seeing the early history of the Crusher Camaro brought back a LOT of memories, In 1994, I had just graduated high school, and was an avid reader of Hot Rod at the time. Between this, and the El Camaddilac (I had a 1977 Elky at the time) I had huge dreams of doing a lot of the same to my car. Sadly none of it ever materialized, but hey, an 18 year old kid can dream, cant they.... Seeing this car still out there, and still evolving gives nearly 50 year old me hope that some of those dreams can still come true
I put a blown big block in my 68 convertible about 2002-2003. I have draglites with 275/60r15 and they have the 70-80s stance. Vw skinnys in the front. I loved when they put the blower in the crusher. Mine is still in black epoxy primer. The blown crusher and my car could be brothers.
@@jeffbaker3354 I'm finally starting to work on my 69 vinyl top car, with all my health issues it's probably getting my spare 468 6/71 for now. Blowers are addictive.
Yea, they fell off real hard. I subscribed to their On Demand for a year and that was it. I couldn't stand that goofy guy, Johnny Liberman. Saw him comment in support of Ron Perlman's rant on the Don't Say Gay bill. Guess Liberman is in support of transitioning children. Made me dislike the goof even more.
That original article for the Crusher was such a great article. I actually used it in a presentation in a journalism class in college because of the story. It was an inspirational article to me. Such a legendary car.
I remember when this car was in Hot Rod the first time. I love the way is gets changed so often, so as to always get a fresh breath of life,,,I love the video as usual...Thanks Freiburger
David, you have no idea how awesome it is to see ALL of you guys on UA-cam. I've always loved the Crusher Camaro, from owning the magazine when it first came out, to the first front cover shot. It is humbling for me to get to see the 30 year mark. Thank you so much for that! I definitely look forward to seeing more of the CRUSHER CAMARO!!! By far, the blown big block Crusher is still my favorite!! 😎🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
I'm old enough to remember most of the camaro's story. I don't care what you do with it next just enjoy it's story and your passion for finding different looks for it. Thanks for sharing 👍
I’m a Mopar guy at heart but watching videos of the crusher with the blower and that square scoop when i was only like 12 years old will forever leave me with a soft spot for that look. So badass
I've been following the Crusher Camaro since the beginning and I have to say that my favorite look was with the blown big block! If I was to pick a new look I would go with pro-touring. Thanks for what you do David! And I hope you guys continue to do Engine Masters, it's one of my favorites!
First car that ever scared the hell out of me. My uncle had a marina blue 67 with a small block 355 m22 rock crusher 4-speed and 488 gears Outback in the 12- Bolt open headers and the same Centerline Wheels. Car ran 12.90's and would yank the left wheel about 4 inches off the ground. As a 10 year old boy in 1981 feeling a 5 grand holeshot that violent m22 transmission banging gears was the greatest scariest moment ever I was hooked. 👍
I love the Crusher because it inspired me to realize a car doesn't have to be stuck one way once you're done building it. Typically, if you get bored of a car, you just sell it to try something else. The Crusher totally negates that thought and I love it for that. It's the never ending tinker platform. Looking forward to the next phase!
D/F - So glad to see you doing these videos!! When you did the first version of this in COVID lockdown, I knew you found gold when you were ad-hoc grabbing some items in that garage and sharing your personal knowledge about that item, when, who and where. Keep these coming!
This is awesome! I’m 42 years old and had all those magazines with the Crusher. I had a pic I cut out the magazine on my wall as a teen. It’s part of the reason I have a 68 Camaro now
10.07 @ 134 ! That's exactly the ET and mph I ran in my 355 sbc powered Dodge D50 pick up. We like you, were there to go 9's. Built a Datsun 280Z using the drive train out of the truck. At 400lbs lighter went 9.62@142 of the trailer. Keep bringing the great content!
I was never a hot rod guy. I just flipped through the pages when I went to pick up my monthly 4wheel and off road mag. I remember this car. It was a dream car back in the mid 90's. I wasn't sure if this was going to interest me but David is such a prolific story teller I couldn't turn it off.
I grew up with my dad fixing old mopars and sometimes old Chevys I’m more of a mopar fan but really like David I love anything that’s very old I got 2 86’s rams 1 is a 4x4 and the other is a 2wd and my dad just recently passed me down his old basically ultra rare 1963 opel rekord sedan it’s been sitting for 25+ years they bought it early 80’s once I found out about y’all’s shows I watched almost every show I always loved road kill it makes me want to work on my projects and I learn a lot of things from y’all to much love!
@viperfritz4618 Exactly mate just like the Mustang got a little too big in 67 and wayyyyyyy too big in 71, the 65-66 Mustangs to me are the perfect sized Mustangs.
@@TheDavidFreiburgerI have 68 I bought a few months ago that has been sitting for over 18 yrs. I am trying to get it put together, but I have no idea where everything goes. I wish I had the time and knowledge to assemble it before the man I bought it from passes. He put a lot of effort to get it in the condition it is in now.
I remember when the Crusher Camaro build series started. I loved this car and have always preferred the original look with the Convo Pros. It nails the perfect 90's look. I'm glad it's still around all these years later
I have been following hotrod since I was maybe 12 years old and then watching roadkill from the very beginning and it inspiring me to build my first engine was i was 15 years old, a little small block ford. It has been a huge inspiration in not only my life but my career path in working in the aftermarket automotive and building race cars all day. Keep up the great videos
Wes Alison is also THE MAN! He paid for my plane ticket to the one and only Ohio Zip-Tie Drags. That's where I did that big Roadkill Chalk Art piece at the Summit Raceway. Remember that?
I’ve been envious of the Crusher Camaro since the beginning & still a fan. Glad that you were able to save it. The credits program was such a farce (as is today’s carbon credits).
Thanks, David. I love the nostalgic memories of the crusher Camaro. I remember in high school reading that in hot Rod magazine and having those pictures up on my wall on.
I have followed this car since about 96 maybe 97. I love this car and what has been done with it, and definitely the memories I have of it. I love all the different setups it has had, they are all great! I’m honestly I don’t know what David should do with it next, whatever he decides I will enjoy it!
Dad had a huge stack of all of the motor trend magazines, we used to read them and bench race then. I very much remember dad's signature "ooo niiice" when we picked up the first issue with the crusher
Even up to around 15 years ago? maaco offered a $500 paint job and a company called Peach offered a $250 paint job. I doubt they even used a scotch brite pad. I'm thinking they didn't even wash them, just mask and spray, dead bugs and all 😄
Freiburger, a Superbee equivalent video would be awesome, I know there’s bits and pieces of the cars history across diff videos, but one long form like this would be so interesting
@@TheDavidFreiburgerloving the channel too! Started reading your stuff when you took over Car Craft in the later 90s. I’ll never forget the issue “25 lies car magazines told you for years”. This honesty has shone through in your videos as well 😎
Remeber when i was 15 years old and was so inspired watching roadkill! And now i am 27! And still love overy content you put out! And love the street machine era!
That would be cool as hell but can you even swap the thing? I think you'd have to take a whole oem ecu and harness over like when they did the Hellcat in General Mayhem... not worth it.
I love the Crusher Camaro! I also loved Project Cheap Thrills! My main hot rod is my 1968 Barracuda fastback powered by a 400 based 512 stroker backed by an A833 4 speed manual. My second hot rod is my 1972 Nova SS. You rock, Freiburger! 👍
When the March 1994 issue of hot rod magazine came out I was much more interested in the cheap thrills dart. I do remember being amazed that $700 could buy that Camaro when I just paid $600 for my first car, a 71 Camaro that needed quarters but did great burnouts.
Damn these videos, didn’t have any jobs for this morning and have been sitting on the edge of the bed listening to this story and can’t seem to stop long enough to put socks on.
Growing up on the earlier days of youtube (im 27 now), you and mike are my heros. I always loved watching you guys wrench on the iconic cars. (Crusher, Mayhem, Rot-sun ect.). Its Bitchin man.
Ok I'm 69 love these videos. In the late 60's my cousin who was 10 years older would take me too the 1/8 mile drags. There was a yellow 55 Chevy with a blown small block my favorite car. I really like the sleeper look of the Camero right now. My challeng for you. Make it run in the 9's with a blown small block.😊 Have a good one
Wild to me I have been following this car since you bought it out of that parking lot back in the 90's before I even had a driver's license. Glad you have stuck with it all these years as it is one of my favorites.
I remember every issue. I was always amped up because I have a 68 Camaro. Please keep this car in your collection. The best $700 deal I have ever seen.
As a retired 63 year-old automotive guy, I've appreciated David and Steve and the others for years, in the magazines and on the tube. So glad to see David post great content that is comprehensive and inspiring. He's an excellent story-teller with a great perspective. I'm old school, so keep the Camaro first-gen and carb equipped. Maybe go with a traditional 4 speed for the challenge and fun. I live 70 miles north of Dulcich and would love to stop by for a beer with you guys and help you pull an engine one of these days. Been driving my first gen GTO's since the late '70's and enjoying a '61 Vette for the past 9 years. Keep up the killer work!
I've been reading Hot Rod since the first article of this car's inception... I LOVE the fact that it's constantly changed up with looks and drive trains. This car will live on forever. Keep it up Freiburger!!.... 👌
ive been following the progress of this car since the first article came out in '95, but as a huge grumpy fan, the grump lump configuration is by far my favorite.
David, your passion for car projects keeps many of us motivated to finish our own projects. In regards to the next phase of the Camaro, maybe a period correct 302 SBC.
I know it's already been said countless times, but sitting here watching and listening to you talk in depth about this car that I have seen on line, and TV for years now, is simply the coolest thing ever. Sitting here with a smile on my face. Thanks Dave.
Wow, I still remember reading about the crusher Camaro when Hot Rod purchased it. I had just recently bought my first gen and patterned a few of my cars looks after it. Wow! I can’t remember off hand, but I either saw the car at the ADM, or at Pomona, and it was like meeting a movie star. Great stories, thank you for sharing.
Fantastic history hour ! The Crusher Camaro has always been a favourite of mine. I watched the whole engine swap live stream at the PRI show back a bunch of years ago.
I remember the episode of hot rod unlimited coming out where you guys took the crusher BBC on a road trip for the first time like it was yesterday. Seeing that car look and sound so epic is what began my interest to retro cars and cars in general. THANK YOU for the entire crusher Camaro journey, I’m sure it’s gotten a lot of other people into cars as well!
Props for owning the crusher for so long. My two favorite cars that I’ve owned in my life, I totaled one out and the other one I sold to someone in Minnesota so I don’t know what ever happened to it.
Your content and editing are excellent. Not a knock against MT content, but they were so stingy at publishing it. You and your brotherhood of Roadkill family alum are putting out excellent content and at a much better pace. I hope you all thrive in the new business model.
I remember the BIG BULLET! I was a senior in high school. Still remember reading that article sitting in a walgreens poking through the magazine. Thats awesome to see that again
Dave, I am with you 100% on the graffiti problem. My response has been this, "There are those who build, and those who destroy. And the destroyers now vastly outnumber the builders."
I remember the first articles about this Camaro. My uncle started giving me his old hot rod magazines (i probably still have 5 milk crates full), and i became absolutely obsessed with cars. My first project was a 62 Chrysler 300, 413, 4 barrel, 373 posi, push button torque flight, the floors were gone, and the trunk, brake lines....it finally ran, and sounded glorious. I remember doing some research and finding out the single 4 barrel 413 still made 330hp, and 480 ft lbs of torque. My dad suggested trading it, im sure saftey was his main concern. I ended up trading for a running driving 84 Caprice classic (turd brown) but at 16, i couldn't afford to get the chrysler drivable. At least it was still rear drive, v8, 4 barrel...even though it was just a hoover sounding 305. Hearing "I wanted to give it to my son, but he wanted a Nissan pickup" Are you f***ing serious? I hope that kid grew up, and regretted that decision. But lets be real, he is probably driving a Tesla, and doesn't even know it still exists.
Man, really loving these looks back at some of the best cars I followed through my youth. My health has gotten really bad the last years, this brings back memories of working on my cars waiting for the next magazine to come out. Thanks for bringing these behind the scenes stories that we haven’t heard!
All of you guys now being on UA-cam and sorta building your own little system between channels is the greatest thing to happen for fans.
I think it's bullshit
It's not like they need the money,what with all the free parts he's surrounded with
Roadkills getting cancelled. I can feel it. Same thing happened with hoonigan, donut, many others.
@@brandonford8092most of them aren’t free and he’s probably had them for decades. Also. If you don’t like it, don’t watch it.
Pal, that's where we hung out:in the space between
@@brandonford8092wrong they are driven by passion, passion makes you loose money so what if they balance out between salary and passion? It's a win win situation
Man, I could sit and watch this guy talk about cars and automotive history for hours. Great storyteller, glad to see his UA-cam channel coming alive!
Spread the word, thank you!
Me to.
absolutely! Dave and Steve just talking about old builds would be a blast!
I loved this ! So much and knowledge about the hot rodding world and its history. I'll definitely post this on Facebook. Thanks David you rock man !
Ya I could watch Road Kill, Road Kill Garage, DED, Engine Masters, HotRod Garage, all of the original shows for hours.
I said this before... YOU and RK inspired a 55 yr old guy (me) to break a 10+ year burn out span of my life... to get back in the game of hotrods when i thought 25 yrs of it had passed me by. Thank you David frieburger
Wow. Just wow. Thank you very much for telling me that, it makes my job seem worthwhile.
@@TheDavidFreiburger absolutely I sent you a email about my self building a 57 chevy. You have no idea how much validation your rk had to me .
Me too
@TheDavidFreiburger You?
Should do the history on the muscle truck.
I usedtowatchyou on roadkill as a14 year old boy, now im 23 and i race at my local racetrack and can say you had an influence. What you do does a lot for the motorsport community @@TheDavidFreiburger
Freiburger, losing Rabbit recently made me re-evaluate who the great automotive story tellers of our time are. Have watched you with this car for so many years, especially the live swap, and just want to say thanks for all you have done for car communities.
I got a bit emotional while watching this video. Much of my life has paralleled the Crusher Camaro's. I had a '68 that went through many changes over the years. Small blocks, big blocks, blowers, nitrous, 15s, 17s, etc. It's probably my favorite car I've ever owned. My Camaro was more of a good friend than a car. Thank you for the fantastic memories!
And you sold it?
@TheDavidFreiburger Yep, about 20 years ago. It was the first car I ever drag raced (11.47@121). I drove it from my home in Ohio to Key West while on vacation... two separate times. In its final iteration, it had a 454, 700R4, 17-inch Hopsters, Hotchkis springs, and Addco sway bars. It was my attempt at Pro Touring. I bought it back once, but it went away permanently a while after that. I've moved on, but I sure did love that car. I even drove it to my grandpa's funeral years ago. He had challenged me to a race against his Mercury 2 days before he passed. I'd love to find another one, but they seem borderline unobtainable these days.
The Crusher Camaro touched me. I remember discussing it with my friends, cussing about Cash For Clunkers and how awesome it was that you saved one. From 3,000 miles away, you changed our lives.
I'm not sure why I let my '68 get away. I guess I was bored with it at the time. It also helped fund a Pro Street Stingray I was building. That one is gone, too.
The crusher camaro is the reason I got into old car and hot rodding. I can still remember when I got that issue of hot rod.
That’s great!
I'm not from California but I remember when all this BS was going on in California. All through the 90s and into the early 2000s nobody wanted these cars except broke young guys. I bought my running driving 71 Nova 350/4 speed for 500 in 95.
@@BruceLee-xn3nn those were the days! crazy to think most of these old cars were worthless in the 90's
@@maxwell431 that was actually a good thing for us guys back then.
@@BruceLee-xn3nn i know..too bad nobody knew 20 years later theyd be worth what they are now...
My dad subscribed to Hot Rod back then. I remember he absolutely loved the "Crusher Camaro" series.
me too! i was a teen as that car got built up in the magazines
I was working at a grocery store in high school at the time. I would read the car magazines on my breaks. I remember following the story of the Crusher Camaro from the beginning.
Knocked another video out of the park. My wife appreciates my hobby (obsession) but doesn’t delve too deeply. She was working in an adjoining room and ended up coming in to watch the majority of this video. Afterwards I asked her about it and she said that your passion and depth of detail reminded her of listening to me talk about the seemingly endless versions of our Mustang. Please keep em coming.
Thanks for saying so!
Yes, that made me laugh out loud!
Im almost 40 an have been following this cars builds forever. Love to see this!
The “grumpy look era” was the absolute best look on that car in my opinion. I think the car looks proper with the “70’s” look to it
I'm old enough I remember a lot of those old issues of Hot Rod. Thank you for the detailed history, David.
Always loved this car even as a kid when reading hot rod magazine as teenager
Love this car and thanks David for everything you’ve done for the hot rod community
Thank you!
Dude, I followed this in Jr high-school. Used to go to the library instead of study hall and read the magazines. So cool to relive the memories and even cooler to see the car run and drive on my tv!!
This was the first issue of HR Mag that I ever read as a 12 year old kid. The Crusher Camaro has always been one of my favorite series of articles - it held me in rapture, and inspired me as a teen - it's so awesome to have been able to follow it throughout the years.
seeing the early history of the Crusher Camaro brought back a LOT of memories, In 1994, I had just graduated high school, and was an avid reader of Hot Rod at the time. Between this, and the El Camaddilac (I had a 1977 Elky at the time) I had huge dreams of doing a lot of the same to my car. Sadly none of it ever materialized, but hey, an 18 year old kid can dream, cant they.... Seeing this car still out there, and still evolving gives nearly 50 year old me hope that some of those dreams can still come true
How great of you to say so! Thank you
This car is one of the reasons I have a 1967 Camaro with a big block! Rock on Dave!
Now all you need is a BLOWER
I put a blown big block in my 68 convertible about 2002-2003. I have draglites with 275/60r15 and they have the 70-80s stance. Vw skinnys in the front. I loved when they put the blower in the crusher. Mine is still in black epoxy primer. The blown crusher and my car could be brothers.
@@kolejohnson73 I've got a Pro Street 67 with a 496 and a 8-71 blower 👍🏻
@@jeffbaker3354 I'm finally starting to work on my 69 vinyl top car, with all my health issues it's probably getting my spare 468 6/71 for now. Blowers are addictive.
@@kolejohnson73 Yes they are 👍🏻
This channel is so much better than anything done on motortrend in the past 3yrs.
Yea, they fell off real hard. I subscribed to their On Demand for a year and that was it. I couldn't stand that goofy guy, Johnny Liberman. Saw him comment in support of Ron Perlman's rant on the Don't Say Gay bill. Guess Liberman is in support of transitioning children. Made me dislike the goof even more.
Hey David, I think it's great that you're putting videos out on UA-cam so that those of us outside the United States can enjoy viewing them. 😎
I didn’t think that I cared about the history of the Crusher Camaro but the way David tells a story is amazing!!! Great storyteller!
The crusher needs a 70s Trans Am race series look. Thanks for all the content, Freiburger!
That original article for the Crusher was such a great article. I actually used it in a presentation in a journalism class in college because of the story. It was an inspirational article to me. Such a legendary car.
Neat
As always, enjoy your dialog & videos, David. Keep up the good work. Keep the Cragars on & blown big block.
I remember when this car was in Hot Rod the first time. I love the way is gets changed so often, so as to always get a fresh breath of life,,,I love the video as usual...Thanks Freiburger
Thank YOU
David, you have no idea how awesome it is to see ALL of you guys on UA-cam.
I've always loved the Crusher Camaro, from owning the magazine when it first came out, to the first front cover shot. It is humbling for me to get to see the 30 year mark. Thank you so much for that! I definitely look forward to seeing more of the CRUSHER CAMARO!!! By far, the blown big block Crusher is still my favorite!!
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I'm old enough to remember most of the camaro's story. I don't care what you do with it next just enjoy it's story and your passion for finding different looks for it. Thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks for watching
I’m a Mopar guy at heart but watching videos of the crusher with the blower and that square scoop when i was only like 12 years old will forever leave me with a soft spot for that look. So badass
I’m glad to have warped your sense of goodness
I love your stories David, keep them coming! Thank you.
Thank you, I will
This video does a great job of capturing that true car guy passion, so much work went into this thing.
This is the stuff that a lot of guys are into especially me driving your car to the track and driving it home!!!!! loved it!!!!
I've been following the Crusher Camaro since the beginning and I have to say that my favorite look was with the blown big block!
If I was to pick a new look I would go with pro-touring.
Thanks for what you do David! And I hope you guys continue to do Engine Masters, it's one of my favorites!
First car that ever scared the hell out of me. My uncle had a marina blue 67 with a small block 355 m22 rock crusher 4-speed and 488 gears Outback in the 12- Bolt open headers and the same Centerline Wheels. Car ran 12.90's and would yank the left wheel about 4 inches off the ground. As a 10 year old boy in 1981 feeling a 5 grand holeshot that violent m22 transmission banging gears was the greatest scariest moment ever I was hooked. 👍
I love the Crusher because it inspired me to realize a car doesn't have to be stuck one way once you're done building it. Typically, if you get bored of a car, you just sell it to try something else. The Crusher totally negates that thought and I love it for that. It's the never ending tinker platform. Looking forward to the next phase!
D/F - So glad to see you doing these videos!! When you did the first version of this in COVID lockdown, I knew you found gold when you were ad-hoc grabbing some items in that garage and sharing your personal knowledge about that item, when, who and where. Keep these coming!
Thank you! Will do
This is awesome! I’m 42 years old and had all those magazines with the Crusher. I had a pic I cut out the magazine on my wall as a teen. It’s part of the reason I have a 68 Camaro now
10.07 @ 134 ! That's exactly the ET and mph I ran in my 355 sbc powered Dodge D50 pick up. We like you, were there to go 9's. Built a Datsun 280Z using the drive train out of the truck. At 400lbs lighter went 9.62@142 of the trailer. Keep bringing the great content!
I remember reading about the Crusher Camaro in 1994 , have followed it ever since .
I was never a hot rod guy. I just flipped through the pages when I went to pick up my monthly 4wheel and off road mag. I remember this car. It was a dream car back in the mid 90's.
I wasn't sure if this was going to interest me but David is such a prolific story teller I couldn't turn it off.
Great to hear! Thank you for telling me
Such a poet?
Doug Evans is THE MAN! He's the one that decided Punishstang should go to SEMA
I probably still have those magazines, i had a subscription to almost every cag mag back in mid 90s into thev 2000s and still have them.
I grew up with my dad fixing old mopars and sometimes old Chevys I’m more of a mopar fan but really like David I love anything that’s very old I got 2 86’s rams 1 is a 4x4 and the other is a 2wd and my dad just recently passed me down his old basically ultra rare 1963 opel rekord sedan it’s been sitting for 25+ years they bought it early 80’s once I found out about y’all’s shows I watched almost every show I always loved road kill it makes me want to work on my projects and I learn a lot of things from y’all to much love!
Still remember coming home from school checking the mailbox for the latest hot rod magazine and loving seeing everything crusher related 🤙🏼
The 67 camaro is honestly my favorite bodystyle and the crusher is prime example
I also think ’67 is the best Camaro
The changes I didn't like in '68 were removing the vent windows and adding more lights. Then '69 got too big, in my opinion.
@viperfritz4618 Exactly mate just like the Mustang got a little too big in 67 and wayyyyyyy too big in 71, the 65-66 Mustangs to me are the perfect sized Mustangs.
@@TheDavidFreiburgerI have 68 I bought a few months ago that has been sitting for over 18 yrs. I am trying to get it put together, but I have no idea where everything goes. I wish I had the time and knowledge to assemble it before the man I bought it from passes. He put a lot of effort to get it in the condition it is in now.
@@TheDavidFreiburger
It was a very clean design. Great looks for sure.
What is your favourite Firebird/Trans Am look? 1971 Chicken for me.
I remember when the Crusher Camaro build series started. I loved this car and have always preferred the original look with the Convo Pros. It nails the perfect 90's look. I'm glad it's still around all these years later
52:12 is my favourite picture of this car. Absolutely in love with the story from beginning to present. Inspirational
Love listening to your stories excellent work!
Would love to see a garage tour and a bit of history on some of the trinkets and parts!
Great history lesson. Good Job David!
I appreciate it
Gone are the days of watching endless roadkill on the motortrend app. Dave we miss you!
Earl Schriebs (?) was also in Tucson Az. “I’ll paint any car for $99.95” was his slogan, as I remember.
I have been following hotrod since I was maybe 12 years old and then watching roadkill from the very beginning and it inspiring me to build my first engine was i was 15 years old, a little small block ford. It has been a huge inspiration in not only my life but my career path in working in the aftermarket automotive and building race cars all day. Keep up the great videos
That’s so cool to hear, thank you
Wes Alison is also THE MAN! He paid for my plane ticket to the one and only Ohio Zip-Tie Drags. That's where I did that big Roadkill Chalk Art piece at the Summit Raceway. Remember that?
Yup!
I’ve been envious of the Crusher Camaro since the beginning & still a fan. Glad that you were able to save it. The credits program was such a farce (as is today’s carbon credits).
All of those high-rise intake manifolds and carburetors add superchargers that Dave is sitting around is making my mouth water.
Thanks, David. I love the nostalgic memories of the crusher Camaro. I remember in high school reading that in hot Rod magazine and having those pictures up on my wall on.
I have followed this car since about 96 maybe 97. I love this car and what has been done with it, and definitely the memories I have of it. I love all the different setups it has had, they are all great! I’m honestly I don’t know what David should do with it next, whatever he decides I will enjoy it!
Finnegan with the "I CAN'T HEAR YOU!" ... Epic.
Dad had a huge stack of all of the motor trend magazines, we used to read them and bench race then. I very much remember dad's signature "ooo niiice" when we picked up the first issue with the crusher
Earl Scheib was everywhere. I almost had my Beetle painted there in 1991 for $149.
MY Dad had a 1976 F250 painted by ES. 129 bucks they even used a roller inside the bed! 😅
Even up to around 15 years ago? maaco offered a $500 paint job and a company called Peach offered a $250 paint job. I doubt they even used a scotch brite pad. I'm thinking they didn't even wash them, just mask and spray, dead bugs and all 😄
@@jeremyb4493 my 95 s10 needs Earl right now!😂
Freiburger, a Superbee equivalent video would be awesome, I know there’s bits and pieces of the cars history across diff videos, but one long form like this would be so interesting
Got it, thanks! Strangely, I probaby have fewer vintage photos of that car
@@TheDavidFreiburgerloving the channel too! Started reading your stuff when you took over Car Craft in the later 90s. I’ll never forget the issue “25 lies car magazines told you for years”. This honesty has shone through in your videos as well 😎
Remeber when i was 15 years old and was so inspired watching roadkill! And now i am 27! And still love overy content you put out! And love the street machine era!
An LT7 from the new Vette would be insanely cool. The Crusher has never had a flat plane crank.
That would be cool as hell but can you even swap the thing? I think you'd have to take a whole oem ecu and harness over like when they did the Hellcat in General Mayhem... not worth it.
Heck yeah!!! 🏁🏁🏁
Finally the crusher Camaro ❤❤❤❤
The Crusher is the original Transformer 😁 I love that car and the shirt!!!
I love the Crusher Camaro! I also loved Project Cheap Thrills! My main hot rod is my 1968 Barracuda fastback powered by a 400 based 512 stroker backed by an A833 4 speed manual. My second hot rod is my 1972 Nova SS. You rock, Freiburger! 👍
When the March 1994 issue of hot rod magazine came out I was much more interested in the cheap thrills dart. I do remember being amazed that $700 could buy that Camaro when I just paid $600 for my first car, a 71 Camaro that needed quarters but did great burnouts.
My Super Bee build was also around the same time
@@TheDavidFreiburger YEAH!! RUMBLE BEE!
RIP Roadkill Dog
Imagine complaining about something you got for free...
David, thanks for taking the time to do this video on the history of the Crusher Camaro. I’d forgotten about the crusher laws ! 😀
Damn these videos, didn’t have any jobs for this morning and have been sitting on the edge of the bed listening to this story and can’t seem to stop long enough to put socks on.
Growing up on the earlier days of youtube (im 27 now), you and mike are my heros. I always loved watching you guys wrench on the iconic cars. (Crusher, Mayhem, Rot-sun ect.).
Its Bitchin man.
Ok I'm 69 love these videos. In the late 60's my cousin who was 10 years older would take me too the 1/8 mile drags. There was a yellow 55 Chevy with a blown small block my favorite car. I really like the sleeper look of the Camero right now. My challeng for you. Make it run in the 9's with a blown small block.😊 Have a good one
I became aware of the crusher camaro during the roadkill days. Thank you for giving the complete history of this car.
Wild to me I have been following this car since you bought it out of that parking lot back in the 90's before I even had a driver's license. Glad you have stuck with it all these years as it is one of my favorites.
Great video! Can you do the exact same type of video on the Scrambler next?! I love that Jeep, it’s a true icon! 0IIIIIII0
I had a set of those gold Maroso valve covers with the matching air filter on my 327 loved them .
Moroso
I remember every issue. I was always amped up because I have a 68 Camaro. Please keep this car in your collection. The best $700 deal I have ever seen.
I remember seeing the Crusher in HRM and have seen all the episodes it’s featured in, but this level of detail is great! Thanks for sharing!
As a retired 63 year-old automotive guy, I've appreciated David and Steve and the others for years, in the magazines and on the tube. So glad to see David post great content that is comprehensive and inspiring. He's an excellent story-teller with a great perspective. I'm old school, so keep the Camaro first-gen and carb equipped. Maybe go with a traditional 4 speed for the challenge and fun. I live 70 miles north of Dulcich and would love to stop by for a beer with you guys and help you pull an engine one of these days. Been driving my first gen GTO's since the late '70's and enjoying a '61 Vette for the past 9 years. Keep up the killer work!
I remember that first cover with the Crusher. Really enjoyed this historical look at such an iconic car, thank you!
I've been reading Hot Rod since the first article of this car's inception... I LOVE the fact that it's constantly changed up with looks and drive trains. This car will live on forever. Keep it up Freiburger!!.... 👌
ive been following the progress of this car since the first article came out in '95, but as a huge grumpy fan, the grump lump configuration is by far my favorite.
Ive read your articles for years and thank you for all you do
David, your passion for car projects keeps many of us motivated to finish our own projects.
In regards to the next phase of the Camaro, maybe a period correct 302 SBC.
Dude.. you’re sitting in the coolest room I’ve seen! Parts parts parts intakes magazines breathers, carbs.. etc. so cool to have a spot like that.
This car has such a spot in my life. Ive had different pics of it but the best was the blower hood to me. I have today a 66 impala
I know it's already been said countless times, but sitting here watching and listening to you talk in depth about this car that I have seen on line, and TV for years now, is simply the coolest thing ever. Sitting here with a smile on my face. Thanks Dave.
I appreciate that!
Wow, I still remember reading about the crusher Camaro when Hot Rod purchased it. I had just recently bought my first gen and patterned a few of my cars looks after it. Wow! I can’t remember off hand, but I either saw the car at the ADM, or at Pomona, and it was like meeting a movie star. Great stories, thank you for sharing.
Thank YOU for sharing. I’m sure it was disappointing in person…it’s getting a little dogeared
Dave, thanks for giving the backstory on this car and your career. After watching your videos in the past always had questions. Thanks again.
Fantastic history hour ! The Crusher Camaro has always been a favourite of mine. I watched the whole engine swap live stream at the PRI show back a bunch of years ago.
I remember the episode of hot rod unlimited coming out where you guys took the crusher BBC on a road trip for the first time like it was yesterday. Seeing that car look and sound so epic is what began my interest to retro cars and cars in general. THANK YOU for the entire crusher Camaro journey, I’m sure it’s gotten a lot of other people into cars as well!
Loved the crusher history , I remembered a lot of it , but not all ! Lol I had a 68 , I loved that car ! Great job !
Props for owning the crusher for so long. My two favorite cars that I’ve owned in my life, I totaled one out and the other one I sold to someone in Minnesota so I don’t know what ever happened to it.
Great video!!!! Pretty cool that it's still around and so many different builds. It's neat remembering reading this as a teenager back in 94/95.
Your content and editing are excellent. Not a knock against MT content, but they were so stingy at publishing it. You and your brotherhood of Roadkill family alum are putting out excellent content and at a much better pace. I hope you all thrive in the new business model.
I remember the BIG BULLET! I was a senior in high school. Still remember reading that article sitting in a walgreens poking through the magazine. Thats awesome to see that again
Dave, I am with you 100% on the graffiti problem. My response has been this, "There are those who build, and those who destroy. And the destroyers now vastly outnumber the builders."
I remember the first articles about this Camaro. My uncle started giving me his old hot rod magazines (i probably still have 5 milk crates full), and i became absolutely obsessed with cars. My first project was a 62 Chrysler 300, 413, 4 barrel, 373 posi, push button torque flight, the floors were gone, and the trunk, brake lines....it finally ran, and sounded glorious. I remember doing some research and finding out the single 4 barrel 413 still made 330hp, and 480 ft lbs of torque. My dad suggested trading it, im sure saftey was his main concern. I ended up trading for a running driving 84 Caprice classic (turd brown) but at 16, i couldn't afford to get the chrysler drivable. At least it was still rear drive, v8, 4 barrel...even though it was just a hoover sounding 305.
Hearing "I wanted to give it to my son, but he wanted a Nissan pickup"
Are you f***ing serious? I hope that kid grew up, and regretted that decision. But lets be real, he is probably driving a Tesla, and doesn't even know it still exists.
Man, really loving these looks back at some of the best cars I followed through my youth. My health has gotten really bad the last years, this brings back memories of working on my cars waiting for the next magazine to come out. Thanks for bringing these behind the scenes stories that we haven’t heard!
David,, Awesome show. Absolutely love the history and was happy to finally hear how you got it originally!!
Thank you!